Mission Projects in South America

There are ample opportunities to serve impoverished families & children through our partner organization in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Many have been affected by disease, unemployment, alcoholism & drug abuse, or homelessness. Your team can work together to share the love of Christ with communities around the city. Project activities range from working in trade schools to ministering on the soccer field.

Can't find the project you're looking for? Let us know & we'll connect you with a variety
of ministries that will utilize your gifts & passions to the fullest.

Mission Package Components

Build your own mission program by packaging any or all of these services with your project.

Group Flights

In-country & international flights

Excursions

City-tours, safari & adventure activities

Accommodations

Hotels, resorts, luxury tents & more

Stopovers

Time in your connecting city for debriefing

Meals

Half-board, full-board & group dinners

Cultural Immersion

Cook, dance & make local handicrafts

Ground Transportation

Airport transfers, coach & rail.

Travel Insurance

Medical & comprehensive policies

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Mission Projects in Brazil

When you think of Brazil, you may envision parades of colorful costumes, audacious soccer fans, or breathtaking mountaintop views. But for
many, the city paints a different picture. Although Sao Paulo is the known as 10th richest city in the world, it is surrounded by a sea of impoverished
communities. Many parents find themselves unable to care for their kids, leaving families broken & torn apart. Children are forced to live on
the streets next to sewage runoffs, in garbage dumps, or run-down orphanages. As they grow, they are unable to receive the education necessary
to make a living, resorting in alternative means of income like prostitution, drugs, or theft.

Our partner organization works to provides loving homes & a rich education for neglected or abused kids. You can be a light in the lives of these
children & prepare them for a bright future, full of hope & purpose. Transportation, accommodations & housing are provided by our partners on
the ground. During your free time, you can hike through the rainforest or learn to dance along with the local people.

Education

School attendance in Sao Paulo is free & mandatory until the age of 14, but the necessary life
skills needed to earn a steady income can only be learned through higher education. Students
are often influenced to drop out of school or cannot afford to continue their studies. Our partner
provides free trade schools for children who want to escape from the streets & invest in their
future. Your team can serve in a variety of ways including:

Teach teens IT & computer repair skills

Assist students with print design, carpentry & woodworking, or cosmetology

Construction

Most of the homes & orphanages outside of the city are poorly constructed, made
of shifting brick walls & tin roofs. Many of these buildings are in desperate need of
reconstruction or repairs. Your team can build a new house for a family in need or renovate
orphanages to create a safe environment to learn & grow.

Medical

Although the Brazilian government offers free healthcare to its citizens, the
number of patients & medical needs far outweigh the number of doctors & hospital
beds. Facility conditions also vary & the poor are not allotted the same quality
care as the wealthy. Whether you're a physician, dentist, optometrist, or have any
medical training, your skills can be used to heal the people of Sao Paulo. Teams
can serve in mobile clinics to meet the needs of several poor communities in &
around the city.

Sports

Brazilians live & breathe for soccer. The game can be played almost anywhere &
creates an avenue to share the love of Christ with children, teens & adults. You can
serve as positive role models for the players & learn about the impact of soccer on
Brazilian culture.

Optional Tour Add-Ons

Rio de Janeiro - Take a walking tour of the nation's capital where you can watch a football
game at Maracana Stadium, climb the mountain trail to Christo Redentor, or trek through
the Tijuca rainforest.

Paraty Island or Iguazu Falls - Walk the beaches of Paraty or raft around Iguazu Falls!